“United flies the most to Australia among all U.S. carriers and this partnership is an example of what good mates do,” said Luc Bondar, a native Australian and United’s Vice President of Marketing and Loyalty and President of MileagePlus. “We are deeply committed to the Australian market and today’s announcement to support a local Aussie start-up brewer is a celebration of that loyalty.”
United also announced this week a new partnership with Virgin Australia Group that will add even more flight options for customers. Beginning early 2022, United customers can access convenient one-stop connections to Australia’s top destinations while enjoying the benefits of MileagePlus membership and more
Beach Beer Bondi XPA, the brand’s flagship beer, is an extra Pale Ale full of floral, fruity, stoney goodness perfect for sipping in the sky while dreaming of the beach. The beer is brewed with a special yeast sourced from United’s hometown, Chicago, accenting the hop aroma while also keeping it balanced, crisp and dry. In 2019, Beach Beer Bondi was recognized in the Top 50 Best Craft Beers in Australia at the Great Australian Beer Spectacular festival (GABS).
“Showcasing our flagship beer on America’s premier airline, United Airlines, is a dream for us,” said Paul Parks, Bondi Brewing Company’s founder and director. “It’s very cool that United is supporting an independent brewer from down-under in what has been a tough couple of years for everyone.”
United currently operates daily nonstop flights between Sydney and San Francisco and Los Angeles with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft and will upgauge the fleet to Boeing 777-300ER, effective December 18, eastbound.
United Next
United is more focused than ever on its commitment to customers and employees. In addition to today's announcement, United has recently:
- Launched an ambitious plan to transform the United customer experience by adding and upgrading hundreds of aircraft as well as investing in features like larger overhead bins, seatback entertainment in every seat and the industry's fastest available Wi-Fi.
- Announced a goal to create 25,000 unionized jobs by 2026 that includes careers as pilots, flight attendants, agents, technicians, and dispatchers.
- Announced that United will train at least 5,000 pilots by 2030 through the United Aviate Academy, with the plan of at least half being women and people of color.
- Required all U.S. employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
- Became the first airline to offer customers the ability to check their destination's travel requirements, schedule COVID-19 tests and more on its mobile app and website.
- Invested in emerging technologies that are designed to decarbonize air travel, like an agreement to work with urban air mobility company Archer, an investment in aircraft startup Heart Aerospace and a purchase agreement with Boom Supersonic.
- Committed to going 100% green by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions by 100% by 2050, without relying on traditional carbon offsets.
- Eliminated change fees for all economy and premium cabin tickets for travel within the U.S.
About the Bondi Brewing Co.
The Bondi Brewing Co. has been brewing craft beers since 2017 in Sydney, Australia and launched its first beer in 2018 on Bondi Beach. The brand was immediately accepted by local businesses as Bondi’s local beer. The support that The Bondi Brewing Co. receives from its community is stronger than ever today. There are only a handful of venues in Bondi that do not serve Bondi Brewing’s beer, a proud foundation on which the craft brewer builds its business. The Bondi Brewing Co’s beer is sold at all types of venues – at local fish shops and as premium beverages at Icebergs Dining Room and Bar, one of the best restaurants in Australia. The brand positions itself as a high-end product that appeals to all types of beer enthusiasts.
About United
United's shared purpose is "Connecting People. Uniting the World." In 2019, United and United Express® carriers operated more than 1.7 million flights carrying more than 162 million customers. United has the most comprehensive route network among North American carriers, including U.S. mainland hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. For more about how to join the United team, please visit united.com/careers and more information about the company is at united.com. United Airlines Holdings, Inc. is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".
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